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Corporate attorney salary in United States, 2026

How much does a Corporate Attorney make in the United States?

Average base salary

$205,385
Average $205,385
Low $123,848
High $340,604

The average salary for a corporate attorney is $205,385 per year in the United States. 1.2k salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months (updated June 15, 2026).

Corporate Attorney job openings in United States

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Attorney, Corporate Governance
Crown Castle3.6out of 5 stars.
Houston, TX
$126,800 - $174,400 a year
2 hours ago

Highest paying companies for Corporate Attorney in United States

Average year pay is based on job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months.
Act Global
 
$468,000per year
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Columbia Sussex Management LLC
 
$400,001per year
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A&O Shearman
 
$395,200per year
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Engtal
 
$375,000per year
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Seyfarth Shaw LLP
 
$342,500per year
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Brownstein Hyatt Farber Schrec...
 
$315,000per year
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Highest paying cities for Corporate Attorneys near United States

  1. Washington, DC
    $292,588 per year
  2. Chicago, IL
    $285,583 per year
  3. San Francisco, CA
    $279,545 per year
  4. New York, NY
    $266,446 per year
  5. Los Angeles, CA
    $256,740 per year

Where can a Corporate Attorney earn more?

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